LEVEL 5

1 Year

BYOD

Diploma in Contemporary Music

The Diploma in Contemporary Music (Level 5) is a one-year, full-time music qualification that develops musicianship and music performance skills to an advanced level, preparing students for future careers in performance, education, church leadership, music management and music production. This music course is unique because it is taught within a Christian environment.

Students are given opportunities to experience all aspects of music including assisting in the annual Vision College tour to schools and other performance events, developing and strengthening their musical knowledge in preparation for the following two years of the Bachelor of Music.

All applicants need to be able to play an instrument or sing and will receive one-on-one tuition that will take their skills to a more advanced level. This music course allows students to develop their musical, technical and performance skills as individuals. In addition, they are involved in various ensembles and music teams. Students will complete a Theology paper and enjoy weekly worship times together with other Vision College students and staff.

Unlike other one-year music diplomas, this Diploma in Contemporary Music satisfies the requirements for the full first year of the Bachelor of Music. Students have the option to complete this diploma on its own or to continue on to the final two years of the Degree.

Click HERE to download the Application Booklet. This will give you a clear understanding of all of the required documents and the process to follow to enable you to enrol.

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Fees

Domestic Fees
$5940

International Fees *
$18445

Fees listed are indicative only and may vary with course selection. Exact fees can be confirmed when you
enquire or apply.
* International learners are required to pay additional costs to attend one of our courses or
programmes. These additional costs include medical and travel insurance cover.

Music Ensemble and Voice MinorOne semester of voice lessons equips musicians with basic vocal skills for the contemporary music environment; Ensemble (Band) puts you into real life playing situations preparing you with live performances and arranging situations, and developing a repertoire of pieces in a range of contemporary styles.

Music Ensemble and Instrument MinorOne semester of guitar or keyboard/piano lessons equips singers with basic skills to accompany themselves or others in the contemporary music environment; Ensemble (Band) puts you into real life playing situations preparing you with live performances and arranging situations, and developing a repertoire of pieces in a range of contemporary styles.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS WILL YOU GET

Diploma in Contemporary Music (Level 5)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Domestic Students

Be a minimum of 17 years old and have four years secondary education (NCEA Level 2), or be a mature student aged over 20

Have received some music training in an instrument or voice

Students will be required to produce two referee reports and complete a pre-audition form

Be interviewed and auditioned

Provisional Entry may be granted to domestic applicants who do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence of ability to succeed and are able to show they are well prepared to study the programme

International Students

International students must be at least 18

Students for whom English is a second language must have an IELTS score of 5.5 (academic) with no individual band lower than 5, or equivalent test.

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BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE REQUIREMENTS

Our Music Course requires you to bring your own device (BYOD) for study music at Vision College.Below are the minimum specifications required for this course, anything less than this will not open the programmes required.

Windows 10 Operating System (from January 2020 any Windows version less than 10 will not be able to connect to the ATC New Zealand wireless network)Intel Celeron4GB of memory320GB+ Hard Drive or 128GB+ Solid State DriveAcross our programmes we use Microsoft Windows based applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Vision offers a great opportunity to combine your love of music with the desire to use your music for God. Study Music in a positive learning environment where Christian values are acknowledged and upheld.